Seattle Police Chief John Diaz addresses reporters at Seattle Police Headquarters regarding Officer Ian Birk during a press conference. The Chief announced that a firearms review board found that the shooting by Officer Ian Birk was unjustified. less

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz addresses reporters at Seattle Police Headquarters regarding Officer Ian Birk during a press conference. The Chief announced that a firearms review board found that the shooting ... more

An unidentified protester, center, points to other officers and threatens violence against former Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk after it was announced that Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. Williams in 2010. less

An unidentified protester, center, points to other officers and threatens violence against former Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk after it was announced that Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed ... more

Jesse Nightwalker looks up to the office of the mayor after learning that Officer Ian Birk resigned. Protesters gathered in Seattle City Hall after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk would not face prosecution. less

Jesse Nightwalker looks up to the office of the mayor after learning that Officer Ian Birk resigned. Protesters gathered in Seattle City Hall after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police ... more

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Jesse Nightwalker embraces another protester as people gather in Seattle City Hall after it was announced that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk resigned.

Jesse Nightwalker embraces another protester as people gather in Seattle City Hall after it was announced that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk resigned.

Protesters, including former Q13 Fox photographer Jud Morris, left, hold a banner in front of Seattle City Hall. Morris was fired from his job at Q13 after selling a controversial video of a Seattle police officer using racial comments and kicking a man to a rival station. less

Protesters, including former Q13 Fox photographer Jud Morris, left, hold a banner in front of Seattle City Hall. Morris was fired from his job at Q13 after selling a controversial video of a Seattle police ... more

Protesters gather in Seattle City Hall after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. It was announced during the rally that Ian Birk resigned from his job as a Seattle police officer. less

Protesters gather in Seattle City Hall after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. It was announced during the rally that Ian Birk resigned from his ... more

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Native drummers perform a song honoring John T. Williams inside Seattle City Hall after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution.

Native drummers perform a song honoring John T. Williams inside Seattle City Hall after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution.

Adam Prometheus shows a peace sign as protesters gather at Westlake Park after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. Williams in 2010. He resigned after it was announced the shooting was unjustified. Photographed on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. less

Adam Prometheus shows a peace sign as protesters gather at Westlake Park after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native ... more

Protesters lie at the spot John T. Williams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. Williams in 2010. less

Protesters lie at the spot John T. Williams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. ... more

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Native drummers sing at the site where John T. Willams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution.

Native drummers sing at the site where John T. Willams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution.

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Native drummers sing at the site where John T. Willams was killed.

Native drummers sing at the site where John T. Willams was killed.

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A protesters stands on a signal box at the intersection where John T. Williams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed the Native woodcarver in 2010. less

A protesters stands on a signal box at the intersection where John T. Williams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and ... more

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Protesters lie at the spot John T. Williams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. Williams in 2010. less

Protesters lie at the spot John T. Williams was killed after it was announced earlier in the day that Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk will not face prosecution. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. ... more

Photo: Joshua Trujillo, Seattlepi.com

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg points to the Washington State law regarding use of force by a police officer while announcing he will not pursue criminal charges against Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk during a press conference on Wednesday at the King County Courthouse. Birk shot and killed Native woodcarver John T. Williams in 2010. less

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg points to the Washington State law regarding use of force by a police officer while announcing he will not pursue criminal charges against Seattle Police Officer ... more